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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,065.93 and 440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,065.93 and 440.95 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,065.93 = 440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,065.93 = 440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,065.93 × 440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 470,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,021.83/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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